What is available for Teens?

 

 

 

     Culinary Night - Winter  2007                                                                                                                                                         Gladiator Participants

YLeaders
YLeaders is a group of teenagers who want to commit to be a voice for their generation.  YLeaders help create fun and interactive opportunities for other teens.  YLeaders desire to make a difference in their community and beyond. 

Teen Hip Hop
Students in Grades 5-12 may participate in a hip hop class every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15-5:25pm in the Northwest YMCA Community Room.  The class is free to members and non-members pay a $15.00 program fee.   Using the many different forms of Hip-hop to let teens express themselves through dance, such as: URBAN, STREET, POP N'LOCK, FUNK AND LATIN.  Class begins with a short warm-up followed by various techniques and conditioning exercises.  Each week the students learn a new dance , with new music that they will perform at the end of the session. 

Dance Team
Dance Performance is a team of dedicated teens focused on expressing themselves through the many styles of hip hop.   Each practice will consist of warm-ups, conditioning, technical training, and learning routines that will be performed at community fundraisers, YMCA special events, showcases, and competitions.  Two years of dance training is recommended.   

Youth & Government
Youth and Government is a nationally recognized program that gives high school students an opportunity to take ownership of their community by participating in the Arizona Governmental process from an “insider’s point of view”.   Students will engage in active discussions and learn how to solve community problems in a democratic society.  Ultimately, students learn the value of helping others through proactive steps in real issues and experiences. 


Nyte Haven – Teen Nights
Monthly Teen Nights provide a safe night @ the Northwest YMCA for grades 6-9.   Experience music, dancing, games, YMCA Gladiator, food @ the haven café, basketball, friends, fun and more.  A $3.00(pre-register) or $5.00 cover charge for all teen nights.   All days are Fridays and the time for each is 7-10pm. (September - May)

YMCA Gladiator (grades 5-10)

YMCA Gladiator is from 3:30-5:30 pm every Friday in the Northwest YMCA gym. 
Members:  free  Nonmembers:  $3.50 per day. (September - May)

 

Running

The Northwest YMCA running program is for youth, ages 9-14 years old, which enjoy running and general activity.    It is a strength and wellness program which will assist youth progress in the different aspects of running.  Running concentrates on three components:  nutrition, training, and running techniques.  This program is volunteered coached by Scott Cole, avid marathoner and triathlete, as well as YMCA staff, and experienced runners from the community and Nike Factory Store.   The running program will promote growth in their activity level, their healthy lifestyles, and will help to improve technique for young runners.